My bard is 93, atm. He hunts Nelemar now also, (did bowels before Nelemar).
This is his build, for comparison. He's not pure UAC, but more of a hybrid pure, although he used UAC exclusively until about level 85.
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Skill Name | Current Current
| Bonus Ranks
Two Weapon Combat..................| 5 1
Armor Use..........................| 160 60
Combat Maneuvers...................| 160 60
Brawling...........................| 290 190
Multi Opponent Combat..............| 130 35
Physical Fitness...................| 195 95
Dodging............................| 195 95
Harness Power......................| 193 93
Elemental Mana Control.............| 50 10
Elemental Lore - Air...............| 175 75
Mental Lore - Manipulation.........| 170 70
Mental Lore - Telepathy............| 105 25
Survival...........................| 195 95
Perception.........................| 120 30
Climbing...........................| 140 40
Swimming...........................| 170 70
First Aid..........................| 195 95
Trading............................| 140 40
Spell Lists
Minor Elemental....................| 47
Spell Lists
Bard...............................| 50
I agree, UAC bards are a completely viable build and can succeed at any level.
Gear is:
6x HCP, SWDP aug chain
4x T2 parasite gloves, T1 ensorcell
5x T1 parasite boots, T1 ensorcell